September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

A. CALL TO ORDER: Establish a quorum

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO UNITED STATES AND TEXAS FLAGS
United States Flag Pledge: 
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Texas Flag Pledge:
Honor the Texas flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

C. MISSION STATEMENT
Hays CISD Makes it 100% Possible

D. SOCIAL CONTRACT
The Board will:  
   Trust Positive and Noble Intent
   Engage with Respect, Professionalism, and Purpose
   Act with Accountability and a Growth Mindset
   Model Unity as District Ambassadors

E. PUBLIC FORUM 
It is the policy of the Board that, if members of the public wish to address the Board in Public Forum, they must complete and submit the Request to Address the Board of Trustees form (green sheet). This form may be obtained at the entrance to the Boardroom and must be submitted to Tim Savoy, Chief Communication Officer, at the entrance prior to the start of the meeting. Public participation in Board meetings is limited to the Public Forum portion of the meeting agenda, as is provided in Board policy.
Please be aware that the audio and video of Public Forum are recorded as part of the recording of the entire meeting and is published on the District's website without alteration. A person who chooses to speak in Public Forum consents to the online publication of their comments.

F. CLOSED SESSION

F.1. Consult with legal counsel regarding subject matters permitted by law, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.071

F.2. Deliberation regarding safety and security, including security personnel, systems, infrastructure, and/or devices, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.076

F.3. Deliberation regarding the Superintendent's recommendations for employment, resignations, extended leave, and personnel matters, pursuant to Tx. Gov't Code Section 551.074

G. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - immediately following Closed Session

H. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

I. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REPORT: Summer Recap

J. CONSENT AGENDA 

J.1. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes of Board of Trustees Meetings

J.2. Consideration and possible acceptance of Certified Property Values for the 2026 Tax Year

J.3. Consideration and possible approval of Budget Amendments

K. ACTION ITEMS

K.1. Consideration and possible action, if any, resulting from Closed Session

K.1.a. Consideration and possible approval of the Superintendent's recommendations to contractually employ Administrative Personnel

K.2. Consideration and possible Adoption of a Resolution to Declare Good Cause Exception from the Requirement to Comply with HB 3 Sec. 37.0814 of the 88th Legislative Session and the subsequent requirement of HB 121 Sec. 37.0814 of the 89th Legislative Session

K.3. Consideration and possible adoption of proposed revisions to the Hays CISD District of Innovation Plan

K.4. Consideration and possible approval to seek Waiver(s) from the Texas Education Agency to provide Remote General Education Homebound Instruction

K.5. Purchase Requests

K.5.a. Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of Emergency Management Software for Critical Incident Notification - Raptor Technologies

K.5.b. Consideration and possible approval of Annual Costs and Purchase Orders for Services

K.5.c. Consideration and possible approval of expenditures for Special Education Contracted Services for the 2026-2027 School Year

K.5.d. Consideration and possible approval of the purchase of Band Instruments for McCormick Middle School - High School Music Service

K.5.e. Consideration and possible approval of the 2025 Bond-interest funded purchase of District Fleet Vehicles

K.6. Consideration and possible grant of Utility Easement(s) to Texas Gas Service and/or Sunfield Development, LLC at 2025 Bond High School #4

K.7. Consideration and possible approval of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Utility Construction for 2025 Bond High School #4

K.8. Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution to set the Property Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027

K.9. Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution, No-Objection Letter, and Payment in Lieu of Taxes for a Foreign Trade Zone

K.10. Consideration and possible approval of the Senate Bill 12 Certification of Compliance

K.11. Consideration and possible adoption of the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument for the 2026-2027 School Year

L. INFORMATION ITEMS

L.1. Discussion and creation of Hays CISD Legislative Priorities for the Upcoming Legislative Session

L.2. Update on District Safety & Security Initiatives

L.3. Update on District Bond, Construction, and Renovation Projects

L.4. Annual review of Board Policy CDA - Other Revenues: Investments

L.5. Quarterly Investment Report

L.6. Financial Statements

M. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

N. Upcoming Board Meetings
  September 28, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  October 19, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  October 26, 2026 @ 5:30PM
  November 16, 2026 @ 5:00PM
  December 7, 2026 @ 5:00PM
  TUESDAY, January 19, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  January 25, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  TUESDAY, February 16, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  February 22, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  March 29, 2027 @ 5:00PM
  April 19, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  April 26, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  TUESDAY, May 11, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  May 17, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  June 21, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  June 28, 2027 @ 5:30PM
  July 26, 2027 @ 5:00PM - Special Meeting: Superintendent Evaluation

O. ADJOURN